JP2013541872A - Voice-screen ARS service system, method for providing the same, and computer-readable recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

  According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for providing a voice-screen ARS service at a terminal is connected to a customer company IVR system using an application provided in the terminal, and a data call is connected to a VARS service server. Through the data call, menu information including a large number of menu items related to the customer company is received and displayed on the screen, and through the voice call, the voice information related to the corresponding menu is received and output as voice. Therefore, when the user uses ARS, not only the voice guidance but also the screen guidance service is provided at the same time, thereby reducing the restriction and inaccuracy of voice information provision and improving the convenience of the user.

Description

  The present invention relates to a voice-screen ARS service system, a method for providing the same, and a computer-readable recording medium. More particularly, the present invention relates to an ARS voice announcement and ARS voice on an application that implements a voice call using the Internet network or a mobile communication network. The present invention relates to a system and a providing method for simultaneously providing an announcement-specific menu screen.

  In an entity such as a bank, a securities company, or a communication company that operates with branch offices distributed in various places, a call center system is used to answer a customer's telephone call related to a business that can be processed only at the branch office.

  The conventional call center system acquires customer personal information (ie, customer identification information) in response to a customer's telephone call, and then responds to customer requests using an IVR (Interactive Voice Response). System counselors and users are connected to respond to customer requests.

  In other words, the IVR system and counselors have conventionally provided services mainly based on voice, and the user has to listen to the voice guidance and input information accordingly. There was a problem that it had to be. Conventionally, there has been a problem of restriction and inaccuracy of information that can be provided by voice.

  In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the present invention provides a voice-screen ARS service system that simultaneously outputs an ARS voice announcement and a screen ARS service, a providing method thereof, and a computer-readable recording medium.

  According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for providing a voice-screen ARS service at a terminal includes a connection means providing step for providing means for connecting to a customer company IVR system, and a user using the means to the customer company IVR system. Requesting connection, a call connection step of connecting a voice call with a customer company IVR system via the Internet network or a mobile communication network, and connecting a data call with a VARS service server, and a number of menus from the VARS service server through the data call. A menu display stage for receiving menu information including items and displaying the menu information on the screen; and transmitting information on the menu item selected by the user from the displayed menu items to the VARS service server through a data call, Corresponds to this menu item And screen information display step of displaying by receiving screen information that comprises an audio information receiving step of receiving and outputting audio information from a customer company IVR system. In addition, the information on the menu item selected by the user can be directly transmitted to the customer company IVR system through a voice call, or can be configured to be transmitted from the VARS service server to the customer company IVR system. it can.

  The means may be a list of customer companies that can provide VARS services. This list includes address information for voice call connection with each customer company's IVR system, and the terminal responds to the selected customer company when the user selects one of the lists. This address information is used to make a voice call connection with the IVR system of the corresponding customer company. The list includes unique information of each customer company, and the terminal transmits the unique information corresponding to the customer company selected by the user when or after connecting the data call to the VARS service server. It is also possible to request the menu screen of the corresponding customer company.

  Alternatively, the means may be a dial pad. The terminal makes a voice call connection with the IVR system of the corresponding customer company using the telephone number entered by the user using the dial pad. It is also possible to request the menu screen of the corresponding customer company by transmitting the telephone number input by the user when or after connecting the VARS service server and the data call.

  On the other hand, in the call connection stage, when the user requests connection to the customer company IVR system using the above means, the customer company IVR system can provide a screen display function. If it is a simple system, it may include a step of displaying a button for screen connection on the screen and a step of connecting a data call to the VARS service server when the user presses this button.

  On the other hand, some menu items may include those linked with connection addresses for detailed information. When the user selects such a menu item, the terminal connects to the linked connection address, receives the corresponding detailed information, and displays it.

  Each menu item can be associated with a unique number. In this case, the terminal can generate a DTMF tone corresponding to the unique number and transmit the DTMF tone through the voice call at the voice information receiving stage.

  According to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a voice-screen ARS service providing method for connecting a voice call to a customer company IVR system when a user inputs a telephone number of the customer company IVR system. Receiving a short message for driving the VARS service application from the customer's IVR system and driving the VARS service application; and a data call linking step for linking the data call with the VARS service server through the VARS service application; Receiving a menu information including a plurality of menu items from the VARS service server through a data call and displaying the menu information on a screen; and a menu item selected by the user from the displayed menu items. The information about the information is transmitted to the VARS service server through the data call, and the screen information display stage for receiving and displaying the screen information corresponding to the menu item from the VARS service server, and receiving and outputting the voice information from the customer company IVR system. A voice information receiving step. In addition, the information on the menu item selected by the user can be directly transmitted to the customer company IVR system through a voice call, or can be configured to be transmitted from the VARS service server to the customer company IVR system. it can.

  On the other hand, the menu item may include a link to a connection address for detailed information. When the user selects such a menu item, the terminal connects to the linked connection address, receives the corresponding detailed information, and displays it.

  Each menu item can be associated with a unique number. In this case, the terminal generates a DTMF tone corresponding to the unique number and transmits the DTMF tone through the voice call.

  According to an embodiment of the present invention, a computer-readable recording medium recording a computer program for providing a voice-screen ARS service at a terminal is provided. This program includes a connection means providing step for providing means for connecting to the customer company IVR system, and when the user requests connection to the customer company IVR system using the means, the customer is connected via the Internet network or the mobile communication network. A call connection stage for connecting a voice call with a company IVR system and a data call with a VARS service server, and a menu display stage for receiving menu information including a number of menu items from the VARS service server through the data call and displaying it on a screen. Then, information on the menu item selected by the user from the displayed menu items is transmitted to the VARS service server through a data call, and screen information corresponding to the menu item is received from the VARS service server and displayed. Screen information And Isupurei stage, and a sound information receiving step of receiving and outputting audio information from a customer company IVR system. In addition, the information on the menu item selected by the user can be directly transmitted to the customer company IVR system through a voice call, or can be configured to be transmitted from the VARS service server to the customer company IVR system. it can.

  The means may be a list of customer companies that can provide VARS services. The list includes address information for voice call connection with each customer company's IVR system, and the program corresponds to the selected customer company when the user selects one of the lists. A voice call connection is established with the IVR system of the customer company using the address information. Further, the list may include information specific to each customer company. In this case, the program transmits the unique information corresponding to the customer company selected by the user when the data call is connected to the VARS service server or after the data call is connected, and requests the menu screen of the customer company.

  Alternatively, the means may be a dial pad. In this case, the program makes a voice call connection with the IVR system of the corresponding customer company using the telephone number entered by the user using the dial pad. Further, the program can transmit the telephone number input by the user when connecting the data call with the VARS service server or after connecting the data call, and request the menu screen of the corresponding customer company.

  On the other hand, when the user requests connection to the customer company IVR system using the means, the call connection stage connects the customer company IVR system with a voice call, and the customer company IVR system has a screen display function. If the system can be provided, a screen connection button may be displayed on the screen, and a data call may be connected to the VARS service server when the user presses the button.

  Further, the menu item may include a menu item to which a connection address for detailed information is linked. When the user selects such a menu item, the program connects to the linked connection address, receives the relevant detailed information, and displays it.

  Each menu item can be associated with a unique number. In this case, the program generates a DTMF tone corresponding to this unique number and transmits the DTMF tone through the voice call.

  According to another embodiment of the present invention, a computer-readable recording medium recording a computer program for providing a voice-screen ARS service at a terminal is provided. This program receives menu information including a large number of menu items from the VARS service server through the data call and displays it on the screen while the voice call is connected to the customer's IVR system and the data call is connected to the VARS service server. A menu display step, and information on the menu item selected by the user from the displayed menu items is transmitted to the VARS service server through a data call, and screen information corresponding to the menu item is received from the VARS service server. A screen information display stage for displaying and a voice information receiving stage for receiving and outputting voice information from the customer company IVR system. In addition, the information on the menu item selected by the user can be directly transmitted to the customer company IVR system through a voice call, or can be configured to be transmitted from the VARS service server to the customer company IVR system. it can.

  Further, the menu item may include a menu item to which a connection address for detailed information is linked. When the user selects such a menu item, the program connects to the linked connection address, receives the relevant detailed information, and displays it.

  Each menu item can be associated with a unique number. In this case, the program generates a DTMF tone corresponding to this unique number and transmits the DTMF tone through the voice call.

  The voice-screen ARS service system according to an embodiment of the present invention provides means for connecting to a customer company IVR system, and when the user requests connection to the customer company IVR system using the means, the Internet or mobile A terminal having an application for connecting a voice call to a customer company's IVR system through a communication network, connecting a data call to a VARS service server, receiving information to be displayed on the screen from the VARS service server, and displaying the information on the screen; A VARS service server that transmits menu information including a number of menu items to the terminal, receives information on the selected menu item from the terminal, and transmits screen information corresponding to the selected menu item to the terminal; If voice call connection is established with the terminal, the initial ARS voice message is terminated. Transmitted to the machine, when receiving the information about the menu item selected from the terminal comprises a customer company IVR system for transmitting a voice message corresponding to the menu item selected to the terminal.

  The means may be a list of customer companies that can provide VARS services. This list includes address information for voice call connection with each customer company's IVR system and unique information of each customer company. The application selects one of the lists by the user. Then, when the address information corresponding to the selected customer company is used for voice call connection with the IVR system of the corresponding customer company, and the unique information corresponding to the selected customer company is connected to the VARS service server by data call. Alternatively, after the connection, the data is transmitted to the VARS service server.

  Alternatively, the means may be a dial pad. The application uses a telephone number entered by a user using a dial pad to establish a voice call connection with an IVR system of a corresponding customer company, and to a VARS service server when or after linking a VARS service server and a data call. The inputted telephone number is transmitted.

  When a voice call is connected to the terminal, the customer company IVR system transmits a short message for driving the application to the terminal. The application is driven by the short message and the VARS is transmitted. Data calls can be linked to the service server.

  On the other hand, the menu item may include a link to a connection address for detailed information. When the user selects such a menu item, the application connects to the linked connection address, receives corresponding detailed information, and displays it on the screen.

  The voice-screen ARS service system according to another embodiment of the present invention is an application that is driven by a short message to connect a data call with a VARS service server, receives information to be displayed on the screen from the VARS service server, and displays the information on the screen. If the terminal is equipped with a data call connection with the terminal, it transmits menu information including a number of menu items to the terminal, receives information on the selected menu item from the terminal, and selects the selected menu. A VARS service server that transmits screen information corresponding to the item to the terminal, and a short message that drives the application is transmitted to the terminal when a voice call connection is made to the terminal, and the selected menu item Transmit the corresponding audio information to the terminal ; And a Kyakusha IVR system. When the VARS service server receives information on the selected menu item from the terminal and transmits screen information corresponding to the selected menu item to the terminal, the information on the selected menu item is transmitted to the customer company IVR system. Can be transmitted.

  According to the present invention, when the user uses ARS, not only the voice guidance but also the screen guidance service is provided at the same time, thereby reducing the restriction and inaccuracy of voice information provision and improving the convenience of the user. is there.

  In addition, when the user uses ARS, information can be input using a menu displayed on the screen, so that it is possible to prevent inconvenience of having to listen to unnecessary voice guidance.

  Further, since the user can connect to the customer company IVR system and the VARS service server at one time using the connection means, it is convenient to use.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a voice-screen ARS service system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a screen example of a terminal in a voice-screen ARS service providing process according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a voice-screen ARS service according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a voice-screen ARS service according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a voice-screen ARS service according to another embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, a voice-screen ARS service system and a method for providing the same will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a voice-screen ARS service system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the voice-screen ARS service system 100 according to the present invention includes a terminal 110, a number of customer company IVR systems 120, and a VARS service server 130.

  The terminal 110 may include a smartphone, an embedded phone, a tablet such as an iPad (trademark of Apple Inc.), a personal computer, and the like. The terminal 110 is connected via a wireless LAN or a mobile communication network. An Internet call application 115 for making a VoIP (Voice Over IP) voice call with the customer company IVR system 120 via a wireless internet network such as a packet network or WiBro and making a data call with the VRS service server 130 is provided. This application may be in the form of a computer program that is downloaded and provided on a smartphone, a computer, or the like, or may be a program that is provided in advance on a mobile phone, a smartphone, or the like. The terminal 110 can execute this application to implement a VoIP voice call with the customer company IVR system 120 via the packet network and connect the data call / VoIP voice call with the VARS service server 130. For this purpose, the Internet call application 115 stores address information of the VARS service server 130 and address information of each customer company IVR system 120. On the other hand, the customer company IVR system 120 may be configured to connect voice calls via a circuit network such as a mobile communication network instead of a VoIP voice call via a packet network.

  The terminal 110 provides a means for connecting a voice call with a customer company IVR system through a packet network or a circuit network. This means may be, for example, a list of customer companies that can provide the VARS service registered in the Internet calling application 115. This list includes address information (for example, the telephone number of the customer company IVR system) for voice call connection with each customer company's IVR system, and unique information (for example, customer company name and customer company) that can distinguish each customer company. Code). On the other hand, it is also possible to use address information as unique information instead of separate unique information.

  Alternatively, the means may be a dial pad on the touch pad of the terminal 110, or a keypad or keyboard on the terminal 110. In this case, a user can directly input a telephone number using a dial pad, a keypad, a keyboard, or the like, and connect the corresponding customer company IVR system 120 to a voice call. Instead of dialing the phone number using the touchpad, it is of course possible to dial by voice or dial using the phone book.

  The terminal 110 connects the customer company's IVR system 120 and the voice call through VoIP by the above means, and simultaneously connects the VARS service server 130 and the data call to transmit the address information or unique information of the customer company. Upon receiving this transmission, the VRS service server 130 transmits an ARS initial menu screen corresponding to the corresponding customer company to the terminal 110, and the customer company IVR system 120 transmits an initial ARS voice announcement corresponding to the corresponding customer company.

  The customer company IVR system 120 transmits the initial menu ARS voice announcement to the terminal 110 after the voice call connection with the terminal 110, and one of the menu items displayed on the terminal 110 is used. When information on the menu item selected by the user is transmitted from the terminal 110 by packet data or DTMF tone, an ARS voice announcement on the lower menu or detailed information corresponding to the menu item is transmitted to the terminal 110.

  In addition, the customer company IVR system 120, after the voice call connection with the terminal 110 is performed, if the terminal is a terminal provided with the Internet call application 115, the Internet call application 115 is transferred to the corresponding terminal. A short message for driving can be transmitted to drive the Internet call application 115 built in the terminal. In addition to the general short message transmitted to the user, the short message may include a push notification (Push Notification) that is a short message transmitted to the device by the service provider. It is also possible to register information such as the telephone number of the terminal 110 when the Internet calling application 115 is downloaded to the terminal 110 in order to know whether the terminal 110 is provided with the Internet calling application 115. .

  On the other hand, when the user makes a call connection with the customer company IVR system 120 using the above means, the Internet call application 115 displays a screen on the terminal screen if the customer company IVR system can provide a screen display function. A button for connection is displayed, and when the user selects this button, the data call can be connected to the VARS service server.

  When the data call connection is made with the terminal 110, the VARS service server 130 receives information related to the customer company from the terminal 110 and transmits the ARS initial menu screen of the customer company to the terminal 110. In addition, when information about the menu item selected by the user is received from the terminal 110, screen information corresponding to the selected menu item, for example, a lower menu screen or a detailed information screen is transmitted to the terminal 110. For example, if there is a menu item called “Additional Service” on the initial menu screen, and a menu item called “Additional Service” has submenus such as “Change Pricing”, “Change Dialing Sound”, etc., the menu item “Additional Service” Is selected, a lower menu screen indicating such a lower menu item is transmitted, and if a menu item of “charge inquiry” is selected, a detailed information screen indicating the charge status of the user is transmitted.

  At this time, when it is necessary to bring in information from the legacy server 140 of the corresponding customer company for the detailed information screen of the selected menu item, the screen is configured by connecting to the corresponding legacy server 140 and bringing the information. The data is transmitted to the terminal 110 later. For example, if the customer company is a telecommunications company and the menu item selected by the user is 'charge inquiry', the VARS service server 130 connects to the telecommunications company's legacy server 140 and receives information about the user's fare. If the customer company is a bank and the menu item selected by the user is 'Balance inquiry', the VARS service server 130 sends to the legacy server 140 of the bank. Connected, receives information about the balance of the user, configures a screen for displaying the balance, and transmits it to the terminal 110.

  Each menu item can be associated with a unique number. For example, 'charge information' can be assigned as No. 1 and 'additional service' can be assigned as No. 2. In this case, information about the menu item selected by the user can be transmitted through the voice call in the form of a DTMF tone corresponding to the number assigned to the menu item.

  On the other hand, the menu item may include an item linked with a URL (connection address) for detailed information. If such a menu item is selected by the user, the Internet calling application 115 can be configured to directly connect to the corresponding URL through a data call, request the corresponding detailed information, and receive the transmission.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a screen example of a terminal in a voice-screen ARS service providing process according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 3 and 4 are diagrams illustrating a voice-screen ARS service providing process according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

  First, the voice-screen ARS service providing method according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  After the user drives the Internet calling application 115 provided in the terminal 110 (S300), the user directly inputs a telephone number using the dial pad provided by the Internet calling application 115 or the Internet calling application 115 provides When a desired customer company is selected from the list of customer company IVR systems or the address book on the terminal 110, the Internet call application 115 connects the corresponding customer company IVR system 120 with a voice call (S301), and at the same time, the VARS service server 130 is connected. And the data call are connected (S303).

  On the other hand, after the voice call is connected to the customer company IVR system 120, a button for screen connection with the VRS service server 130 is displayed on the terminal 110 only when the customer company can provide the VARS service. It is also possible to connect the VARS service server 130 and the data call only when the button is selected.

  Considering FIG. 2, FIG. 2A shows a case where a telephone number is directly input using a dial pad provided by the Internet calling application 115, and the customer company IVR that matches the input telephone number is used. When the system 120 and the voice call are connected and the corresponding customer company provides the VARS service, a menu (“mobile customer center”) that can connect to the VARS service server 130 of the corresponding customer company is displayed on the screen of the terminal 110. When the user selects this, a data call is connected to the VARS service server 130, an ARS initial menu screen received from the VARS service server 130 is displayed, and information provided by menu selection is displayed. ing.

  FIG. 2B shows a case where a desired customer company is selected by referring to the address book (customer company list) stored in the Internet call application 115. The user can select from the customer company list. When a voice call is connected to the customer company IVR system 120 of the selected customer company and the customer company provides a VRS service, a menu (mobile) can be connected to the VRS service server 130 of the customer company on the screen on the terminal 110. Customer Center) is displayed. When this is selected, the data call is connected to the VARS service server 130, the ARS initial menu screen received from the VARS service server 130 is displayed, and the information provided by the menu selection is displayed. An example is shown.

  On the other hand, the Internet calling application 115 connects the data call with the VARS service server 130, and then sends information related to the customer company or the customer company IVR system to the VARS service server 130, for example, the unique code of the customer company or the incoming number of the IVR system Etc. can be transmitted to request the ARS initial menu screen of the corresponding customer company.

  The VARS service server 130 transmits the ARS initial menu screen of the customer company to the terminal 110 according to the information about the customer company received from the terminal 110 (S305). Then, the Internet call application 115 displays the received ARS initial menu screen on the screen. Also, the customer company IVR system 120 transmits an ARS initial menu voice announcement to the terminal 110 through a voice call, and the Internet call application 115 outputs it as a voice (S307).

  Meanwhile, since the initial menu voice announcement is output after the initial menu screen is displayed, the terminal 110 is connected to the VARS service server 130 to receive the initial menu screen and display it. An initial menu audio announcement can be provided with a slight delay. Alternatively, the voice call connection with the customer company IVR system 120 may be performed after the data call connection with the VARS service server 130 is made first.

  When the user selects one menu item from the ARS initial menu displayed on the terminal 110 (S309), the Internet call application 115 transmits information on the menu item to the VARS service server 130 (S311). For example, when the user selects the menu item “additional service”, information indicating that the menu item “additional service” is selected is transmitted. If the selected menu item is a menu item having a lower menu such as 'additional service', the VARS service server 130 transmits the lower menu screen of the menu item selected by the user to the terminal 110 (S313). The Internet call application 115 provided in the terminal 110 displays the transmitted lower menu screen.

  At this time, the Internet call application 115 transmits information on the selected menu item to the VARS service server 130, or at the same time before or after transmission, transmits information on the selected menu item to the customer company IVR system 120 ( S315). The client company IVR system 120 after a certain period of time has passed since the Internet call application 115 transmits information on the menu item to the VARS service server 130 so that the lower menu screen can be output after the lower menu screen is first displayed. It is also possible to transmit information about the selected menu item.

  The customer company IVR system 120 that has received the information on the selected menu item transmits a lower menu voice announcement corresponding to the selected menu to the terminal 110 (S317), and the terminal 110 transmits the lower menu voice that has been transmitted. Output announcements.

  At this time, when the terminal 110 requests the customer company IVR system 120 for a lower menu voice announcement, information on the menu item selected by the user, for example, a number assigned to the corresponding menu item is transmitted via the packet network. It may be transmitted as packet data, or a DTMF tone of a corresponding number may be generated and transmitted to the customer company IVR system 120 through a voice call.

  On the other hand, some of the initial menus include sub-menus, while other menus provide detailed information such as 'balance inquiry'. If an information menu item that provides such detailed information is selected by the user (S319), the Internet call application 115 transmits information about the selected menu item to the VARS service server 130 (S321). When the selected menu item is an item that needs to be inquired of data by the legacy server 140 of the corresponding customer company, the VARS service server 130 requests the relevant data from the legacy server 140 of the corresponding customer company, A detailed information screen including the request is requested (S323). Then, the legacy server 140 transmits the data or detailed information screen to the VARS service server 130 (S325), and the VARS service server 130 configures a detailed information screen using this information and transmits the detailed information screen to the terminal 110 (S327).

  On the other hand, when a URL (connection address) for detailed information is mapped to the detailed information providing menu and the detailed information providing menu is selected by the user, the Internet calling application 115 directly provides the URL providing the detailed information through the data call. It can also be configured to connect and receive the relevant information directly. In this case, the Internet call application 115 displays the transmitted detailed information, or displays it in a WAP or mobile web form by executing a separate browser or the like.

  The Internet call application 115 requests the detailed information screen related to the selected menu item to the VARS service server 130, or at the same time before or after the request, the menu selected by the customer company IVR system 120 through a method such as DTMF tone. The information about the item is transmitted, and the detailed information corresponding to the information is requested (S329). The customer company IVR system 120 after a certain period of time has passed since the Internet call application 115 transmits the information on the menu item to the VARS service server 130 so that the detailed information screen can be output after the detailed information screen is first displayed. It is also possible to transmit information about the selected menu item. The customer company IVR system 120 that has received the information on the selected menu item transmits a detailed information voice announcement to the terminal 110 through a voice call (S331). Then, the internet call application 115 outputs the received detailed information voice announcement as a voice. On the other hand, if the selected menu item is an item that needs to be inquired by the legacy server 140 of the customer company, the customer company IVR system 120 requests and receives the data from the legacy server 140 of the customer company, Is converted into an audio signal and transmitted.

  Next, a voice-screen ARS service providing method according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this embodiment, when the user connects to the customer company IVR system 120 using a dial pad or an address book provided in the terminal 110, when the Internet call application 115 is provided in the corresponding terminal 110, The customer company IVR system 120 transmits a short message for driving the Internet calling application 115 to the terminal 110, and the Internet calling application 115 is driven by the terminal 110 by the short message to provide the voice-screen ARS service. Yes.

  That is, when a user calls the customer company IVR system 120 using a dial pad or an address book, a voice call via a packet network or a circuit network is connected between the terminal 110 and the customer company IVR system 120. (S401). Then, the customer company IVR system 120 confirms whether the corresponding terminal 110 is a terminal provided with the Internet call application 115, and if it is a terminal provided with the Internet call application 115, the customer company IVR system 120 sends it to the VARS service server 130. A request is made to transmit a short message for driving the Internet calling application 115 (S403). On the other hand, instead of sending a short message transmission request to the VARS service server 130, the customer company IVR system 120 can directly transmit a short message to the terminal or request a short message transmission to a separate short message server. .

  Upon receiving the short message transmission request, the VARS service server 130 transmits a short message for driving the Internet call application 115 to the corresponding terminal 110 (S405). As the short message, in addition to a general SMS message transmitted to the user, a push notification transmitted to the device by the service provider can also be used. In the terminal 110 that has received the short message, the Internet call application 115 is driven by the code included in the short message (S407).

  If the internet call application 115 is driven, the internet call application 115 establishes a data call connection with the VARS service server 130 (S409). At this time, the Internet call application 115 can transmit information related to the customer company IVR system 120 currently connected to the voice call to the VARS service server 130. Alternatively, it is possible to configure the VARS service server 130 to know which customer company IVR system 120 is connected to the voice call by the procedure in step S403.

  If the data connection is established with the terminal 110, the VARS service server 130 transmits an initial menu screen related to the customer company IVR system 120 to which the terminal 110 is connected by voice call to the terminal 110 (S411). Further, the VARS service server 130 notifies the customer company IVR system 120 that the initial menu screen has been transmitted immediately before, simultaneously with, or immediately after the initial menu screen transmission time (S413). Then, the customer company IVR system 120 transmits an audio announcement corresponding to the initial menu to the terminal 110 (S415).

  Meanwhile, in some embodiments, when the Internet call application 115 is driven, the voice call between the terminal 110 and the customer company IVR system 120 is terminated, and the customer company IVR system 120 and the voice call are reconnected through the Internet call application 115. It is also possible to do.

  In addition, since the terminal 110 and the customer company IVR system 120 are in a voice call connection from step S401 to step S413, the client company IVR system 120 continues until the Internet call application 115 is driven. It is possible to send a voice guidance requesting that the terminal 110 wait for a short time or to play music.

  On the other hand, the steps from step S417 to step S443 are the same as or substantially similar to the steps from step S301 to step S335 in FIG.

  On the other hand, the voice output from the customer company's IVR system 120 and the display screen from the VARS service server 130 may be different in voice output and screen output at the terminal depending on the system environment and the specifications of the terminal. Therefore, in order to enable the guidance voice to be output after the screen is displayed first, instead of the steps S309 to S335 in FIG. 3 and the steps S417 to S443 in FIG. It is also possible to perform steps S501 to S527.

  That is, when the user selects one menu item from the ARS initial menu displayed on the terminal 110 (S501), the Internet call application 115 transmits information on the menu item to the VARS service server 130 (S503). . For example, when the user selects the menu item “additional service”, information indicating that the menu item “additional service” is selected is transmitted. If the selected menu item is a menu item having a lower menu such as 'additional service', the VARS service server 130 transmits the lower menu screen of the menu item selected by the user to the terminal 110 (S505). ), The Internet call application 115 provided in the terminal 110 displays the transmitted lower menu screen.

  At this time, the VARS service server 130 transmits the information about the selected menu item to the customer company IVR system 120 at the same time as before or after transmitting the lower menu screen to the terminal 110, and the audio information for the lower menu. (S507). Then, the customer company IVR system 120 transmits a voice announcement for the lower menu to the terminal 110 through a voice call (S509), so that the lower menu screen is output first in the terminal 110, and then the voice announcement is output. Can be configured.

  Similarly, in the case of the information menu, when the user selects a menu item corresponding to the information menu from the ARS initial menu displayed on the terminal 110 (S511), the Internet call application 115 sends the menu to the VARS service server 130. Information about the item is transmitted (S513). In the case where the selected menu item is a menu item that requests detailed information such as 'Balance inquiry', and in order to obtain this detailed information, it is necessary to perform data inquiry on the legacy server 140 of the customer company. The VRS service server 130 requests the relevant data from the legacy server 140 of the corresponding customer company or requests a detailed information screen including the relevant data (S515). Then, the legacy server 140 transmits the data or detailed information screen to the VARS service server 130 (S517), and the VARS service server 130 configures a detailed information screen using this information and transmits the detailed information screen to the terminal 110 (S519). .

  At this time, the VARS service server 130 transmits the detailed information screen to the terminal 110, or immediately before or immediately after the transmission, transmits the information on the selected menu item to the customer company IVR system 120, and transmits the voice to the detailed information. Announcement is requested (S521). Then, the customer company IVR system 120 requests corresponding data from the legacy server 140 (S523), and the legacy server 140 provides the data to the customer company IVR system 120 (S525). Upon receiving the detailed information, the customer company IVR system 120 converts this into a voice announcement and transmits it to the terminal 110 through a voice call (S527), so that the detailed information screen is output first on the terminal 110, and then the voice is sent. An announcement can be output.

  In addition, all or some of the functions of the present invention may be embodied in the form of a computer-readable recording medium that records a computer program for executing the voice-screen ARS service system and the providing method thereof according to the present invention. it can. As a type of such a recording medium, a normal memory device such as a floppy disk, a hard disk, a CDROM, or a memory card can be used, or downloaded through the Internet or a computer communication network. It is also possible to do.

  While the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, these embodiments are illustrative and not limiting. Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention and the scope of rights presented in the appended claims. It should be.

  For example, in the above description, the case where the VARS service server, the customer company IVR system, and the content server are separately configured has been described. However, these two components may be integrated into one server. It is also possible to integrate and configure them. In the above description, the ARS initial menu screen, the lower menu screen, and the detailed information screen are described. However, a lower menu screen can be further provided below the lower menu screen.

  The present invention provides not only a voice guidance but also a screen guidance service to the user at the same time when using the ARS, and when the user uses the ARS, the user inputs information using a menu displayed on the screen. The user can connect to the customer's IVR system and the VARS service server at one time using the connection means. By exceeding the limits of the existing technology, the user can not only use the related technology but also sell or apply the applicable device. This is an invention that has industrial applicability because it is not only sufficient, but can be practically and clearly implemented.

100: Screen ARS service providing system 110: Terminal 120: Customer company IVR system 130: VARS service server 140: Legacy server

Claims (33)

A connection means providing stage for providing means capable of connecting to a customer company IVR system;
When the user requests connection to the customer company IVR system using the above means, the call connection connects the customer company IVR system and the voice call via the Internet network or the mobile communication network, and connects the VARS service server and the data call. Stages,
A menu display stage for receiving menu information including a number of menu items from the VARS service server through a data call and displaying on the screen;
Information on the menu item selected by the user from the displayed menu items is transmitted to the VARS service server through a data call, and screen information corresponding to the menu item is received from the VARS service server and displayed. Display stage,
A voice information receiving step of transmitting information related to the menu item selected by the user to a customer company IVR system through a voice call, and receiving and outputting voice information corresponding to the menu item from the customer company IVR system; A method for providing a voice-screen ARS service in a terminal. A connection means providing stage for providing means capable of connecting to a customer company IVR system;
When the user requests connection to the customer company IVR system using the above means, the call connection connects the customer company IVR system and the voice call via the Internet network or the mobile communication network, and connects the VARS service server and the data call. Stages,
A menu display stage for receiving menu information including a number of menu items from the VARS service server through a data call and displaying on the screen;
Information on the menu item selected by the user from the displayed menu items is transmitted to the VARS service server through a data call, and screen information corresponding to the menu item is received from the VARS service server and displayed. Display stage,
A voice-screen ARS service providing method in a terminal comprising: voice information receiving step of receiving and outputting voice information corresponding to the menu item from the customer company IVR system.   The means is a list of customer companies that can provide a VARS service, and the list includes address information for voice call connection with the IVR system of each customer company, and the terminal is operated by the user. 3. The terminal according to claim 1, wherein when one of the lists is selected, a voice call connection is established with the IVR system of the corresponding customer company using the address information corresponding to the selected customer company. Voice-screen ARS service provision method on the machine.   The list includes unique information of each customer company, and the terminal transmits the unique information corresponding to the customer company selected by the user when or after connecting the data call to the VARS service server. 4. The method for providing a voice-screen ARS service in a terminal according to claim 3, wherein the menu screen of the corresponding customer company is requested.   3. The means according to claim 1, wherein the means is a dial pad, and the terminal makes a voice call connection with an IVR system of a corresponding customer company using a telephone number input by a user using the dial pad. A method for providing a voice-screen ARS service in a terminal according to claim 1.   6. The terminal according to claim 5, wherein the terminal transmits a telephone number input by a user when connecting or connecting a data call with the VARS service server to request a menu screen of a corresponding customer company. A method for providing a voice-screen ARS service in the terminal described above. The call connection step includes:
When the user requests connection to the customer company's IVR system using the above means, connecting the customer company's IVR system to the voice call;
If the customer company IVR system is a system capable of providing a screen display function, displaying a button for screen connection on the screen;
The method of claim 1, further comprising: connecting a data call to the VARS service server when the user presses the button.   Some of the menu items include a link to a connection address corresponding to detailed information. When the user selects a menu item to which the connection address is linked, the connection item is connected to the linked connection address. 3. The method for providing a voice-screen ARS service in a terminal according to claim 1, wherein information is received and displayed.   Each of the menu items is associated with a unique number, and the terminal transmits information about the menu item selected by the user to the customer company IVR system through a voice call in the voice information receiving step. 2. The voice-screen ARS service provision in a terminal according to claim 1, wherein the terminal generates a DTMF tone corresponding to the unique number and transmits the DTMF tone through a voice call. Method. When the user inputs the telephone number of the customer company IVR system, a voice call connection step of connecting the voice call with the customer company IVR system;
An application driving stage for receiving the short message for driving the VARS service application from the customer's IVR system and driving the VARS service application;
A data call connection step of connecting a data call with a VARS service server through the VARS service application;
A menu display stage for receiving menu information including a number of menu items from the VARS service server through a data call and displaying on the screen;
Information on the menu item selected by the user from the displayed menu items is transmitted to the VARS service server through a data call, and screen information corresponding to the menu item is received from the VARS service server and displayed. Display stage,
A voice information receiving step of transmitting information related to the menu item selected by the user to a customer company IVR system through a voice call, and receiving and outputting voice information corresponding to the menu item from the customer company IVR system; A method for providing a voice-screen ARS service in a terminal. When the user inputs the telephone number of the customer company IVR system, a voice call connection step of connecting the voice call with the customer company IVR system;
An application driving stage for receiving the short message for driving the VARS service application from the customer's IVR system and driving the VARS service application;
A data call connection step of connecting a data call with a VARS service server through the VARS service application;
A menu display stage for receiving menu information including a number of menu items from the VARS service server through a data call and displaying on the screen;
Information on the menu item selected by the user from the displayed menu items is transmitted to the VARS service server through a data call, and screen information corresponding to the menu item is received from the VARS service server and displayed. Display stage,
A voice-screen ARS service providing method in a terminal comprising: voice information receiving step of receiving and outputting voice information corresponding to the menu item from the customer company IVR system.   Some of the menu items include a link to a connection address corresponding to detailed information. When the user selects a menu item to which the connection address is linked, the connection item is connected to the linked connection address. The method of claim 10 or 11, wherein the terminal receives and displays information.   Each of the menu items is associated with a unique number, and the terminal transmits information about the menu item selected by the user to the customer company IVR system through a voice call in the voice information receiving step. The voice-screen ARS service provision in the terminal according to claim 10, wherein the terminal generates a DTMF tone corresponding to the unique number and transmits the DTMF tone through a voice call. Method. A computer-readable recording medium recording a computer program for providing a voice-screen ARS service in a terminal, wherein the program is
A connection means providing stage for providing means capable of connecting to a customer company IVR system;
When the user requests connection to the customer company IVR system using the above means, the call connection connects the customer company IVR system and the voice call via the Internet network or the mobile communication network, and connects the VARS service server and the data call. Stages,
A menu display stage for receiving menu information including a number of menu items from the VARS service server through a data call and displaying on the screen;
Information on the menu item selected by the user from the displayed menu items is transmitted to the VARS service server through a data call, and screen information corresponding to the menu item is received from the VARS service server and displayed. Display stage,
A voice information receiving step of transmitting information related to the menu item selected by the user to a customer company IVR system through a voice call, and receiving and outputting voice information corresponding to the menu item from the customer company IVR system; The computer-readable recording medium which recorded the computer program characterized by the above-mentioned. A computer-readable recording medium recording a computer program for providing a voice-screen ARS service in a terminal, wherein the program is
A connection means providing stage for providing means capable of connecting to a customer company IVR system;
When the user requests connection to the customer company IVR system using the above means, the call connection connects the customer company IVR system and the voice call via the Internet network or the mobile communication network, and connects the VARS service server and the data call. Stages,
A menu display stage for receiving menu information including a number of menu items from the VARS service server through a data call and displaying on the screen;
Information on the menu item selected by the user from the displayed menu items is transmitted to the VARS service server through a data call, and screen information corresponding to the menu item is received from the VARS service server and displayed. Display stage,
And a voice information receiving step of receiving and outputting voice information corresponding to the menu item from the customer company IVR system.   The means is a list of customer companies that can provide a VARS service, and the list includes address information for voice call connection with each customer company's IVR system, and the program allows the user to The computer program according to claim 14 or 15, wherein when one of them is selected, a voice call connection is established with the IVR system of the corresponding customer company using the address information corresponding to the selected customer company. A recorded computer-readable recording medium.   The list includes unique information of each customer company, and the program transmits the unique information corresponding to the customer company selected by the user when or after connecting the data call to the VARS service server. 17. The computer-readable recording medium having a computer program recorded thereon according to claim 16, wherein a menu screen of the corresponding customer company is requested.   The said means is a dial pad, The said program makes a voice call connection with the IVR system of an applicable customer company using the telephone number which the user input using the said dial pad. The computer-readable recording medium which recorded the computer program as described in 1 above.   19. The program according to claim 18, wherein a telephone number input by a user is transmitted when or after connecting a data call to the VARS service server to request a menu screen of a corresponding customer company. A computer-readable recording medium on which the computer program is recorded. The call connection step includes:
When the user requests connection to the customer company's IVR system using the above means, connecting the customer company's IVR system to the voice call;
If the customer company IVR system is a system capable of providing a screen display function, displaying a button for screen connection on the screen;
16. The computer-readable recording medium having a computer program recorded thereon according to claim 14, further comprising the step of connecting a data call to a VARS service server when a user presses the button.   Some of the menu items include a link to a connection address corresponding to detailed information. When the user selects a menu item to which the connection address is linked, the connection item is connected to the linked connection address. The computer-readable recording medium recording the computer program according to claim 14 or 15, wherein information is received and displayed.   Each menu item is associated with a unique number, and transmitting information related to the menu item selected by the user in the voice information receiving step to the customer company IVR system through a voice call 15. The computer-readable recording medium having a computer program recorded thereon according to claim 14, wherein the corresponding DTMF tone is generated and the DTMF tone is transmitted through a voice call. A computer-readable recording medium recording a computer program for providing a voice-screen ARS service in a terminal, wherein the program is
Menu display stage for receiving menu information including a number of menu items from the VRS service server through the data call and displaying it on the screen while the voice call is connected to the customer company IVR system and the data call is connected to the VARS service server When,
Information on the menu item selected by the user from the displayed menu items is transmitted to the VARS service server through a data call, and screen information corresponding to the menu item is received from the VARS service server and displayed. Display stage,
A voice information receiving step of transmitting information related to the menu item selected by the user to a customer company IVR system through a voice call, and receiving and outputting voice information corresponding to the menu item from the customer company IVR system; The computer-readable recording medium which recorded the computer program characterized by the above-mentioned. A computer-readable recording medium recording a computer program for providing a voice-screen ARS service in a terminal, wherein the program is
Menu display stage for receiving menu information including a number of menu items from the VRS service server through the data call and displaying it on the screen while the voice call is connected to the customer company IVR system and the data call is connected to the VARS service server When,
Information on the menu item selected by the user from the displayed menu items is transmitted to the VARS service server through a data call, and screen information corresponding to the menu item is received from the VARS service server and displayed. Display stage,
And a voice information receiving step of receiving and outputting voice information corresponding to the menu item from the customer company IVR system.   Some of the menu items include a link to a connection address corresponding to detailed information. When the user selects a menu item to which the connection address is linked, the connection item is connected to the linked connection address. 25. A computer-readable recording medium having a computer program recorded thereon according to claim 23 or 24, wherein information is received and displayed.   Each menu item is associated with a unique number, and transmitting information related to the menu item selected by the user in the voice information receiving step to the customer company IVR system through a voice call The computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon the computer program according to claim 23, wherein the corresponding DTMF tone is generated and the DTMF tone is transmitted through a voice call. A means for connecting to the customer company IVR system is provided, and when the user requests connection to the customer company IVR system using the means, the voice call is connected to the customer company IVR system via the Internet network or the mobile communication network. A terminal having an application for connecting a data call to the VARS service server, receiving information displayed on the screen from the VARS service server, and displaying the information on the screen;
A VARS service server that transmits menu information including a number of menu items to the terminal, receives information on the selected menu item from the terminal, and transmits screen information corresponding to the selected menu item to the terminal;
When a voice call connection is made with the terminal, an initial ARS voice message is transmitted to the terminal, and when information on the menu item selected from the terminal is received, a voice message corresponding to the selected menu item is transmitted to the terminal. A voice-screen ARS service system comprising:   The means is a list of customer companies that can provide a VARS service, and the list includes address information for voice call connection with each customer company's IVR system and unique information of each customer company. When the user selects one of the lists, the application makes a voice call connection with the IVR system of the corresponding customer company using the address information corresponding to the selected customer company, and selects the selected customer. 28. The voice-screen ARS service system according to claim 27, wherein the specific information corresponding to a company is transmitted to a VARS service server when or after data call is connected to a VARS service server.   The means is a dial pad, and the application uses the telephone number entered by the user using the dial pad to make a voice call connection with the IVR system of the customer company and to connect the data call with the VARS service server. 29. The voice-screen ARS service system according to claim 28, wherein the inputted telephone number is transmitted to a VARS service server at or after connection.   When the customer company IVR system is connected to the terminal and a voice call, a short message for driving the application is transmitted to the terminal. The application is driven by the short message and the application is driven. 28. The voice-screen ARS service system according to claim 27, wherein the voice call is connected to the VARS service server.   Some of the menu items include a link to a connection address for detailed information. When a user selects a menu item to which the connection address is linked, the application connects to the linked connection address. 28. The voice-screen ARS service system according to claim 27, wherein the corresponding detailed information is received and displayed on a screen. A terminal having an application that is driven by a short message to connect a data call with the VARS service server, receives information to be displayed on the screen from the VARS service server, and displays the information on the screen;
If a data call connection is made with the terminal, menu information including a number of menu items is transmitted to the terminal, information on the menu item selected from the terminal is received, and screen information corresponding to the selected menu item is received. A VARS service server for transmitting the message to the terminal;
When a voice call connection is made with the terminal, a short message for driving the application is transmitted to the terminal, and a customer company IVR system for transmitting voice information corresponding to the selected menu item to the terminal is provided. Voice-screen ARS service system provided. The VARS service server receives information on the selected menu item from the terminal, and transmits information on the selected menu item to the customer company IVR when transmitting screen information corresponding to the selected menu item to the terminal. The voice-screen ARS service system according to claim 32, wherein the voice-screen ARS service system is transmitted to the system.

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